BOC-Davao, DCIPC collaborate to promote investment opportunities
BOC-Davao, DCIPC collaborate to promote investment opportunities
DAVAO CITY – The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Davao is now helping the city government promote investment opportunities in Davao Region.

This  develops after the agency led  coordination meeting with the Davao City Investment Promotion Center (DCIPC) and discussed matters on trade facilitation on August 3.  

In statement released by BOC-Davao, DCIPC Officer-in-Charge April Marie C. Dayap said the city will closely coordinate with BOC Davao in promoting trade and investments in the city through collaborative activities. 

Dayap said the activities includes the Port’s participation in DCIPC's investment promotion activities by providing significant information on trade and future projects that will further make Davao an attractive destination for investors. 

For his part, BOC-Davao District Collector lawyer Erastus Sandino B. Austria presented during the meeting, the Port's accomplishments and initiatives, such as conducting Time Release Studies (TRS) to determine and address bottlenecks that hamper the release of goods.

Austria said the BOC-Davao will partner with DCIPC to provide basic customs information and knowledge that can help the said Office educate investors about the customs clearance procedure.

Among others, the Port also shared its ISO Certification and Performance Governance System (PGS) enrollment which standardized the operational and administrative processes in the Bureau despite changes in administration.  

Austria said the BOC-Davao will continue to engage in talks that focus on improving revenue collection efforts and trade facilitation that can help boost the economic development in the Davao Region.

Photo: BOC-Davao 

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